Maclar Suspension is an antibiotic medication. It is given to children to treat a wide range of bacterial infections targeting the ear, throat, teeth, lungs, heart, skin, and gastrointestinal tract. It also helps treat bacterial infections that can occur in children with HIV due to their weak immune systems.

Maclar Suspension is also effective against some infections (e.g., MAC or Mycobacterium avium complex) seen in people with reduced immunity. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection. This medicine is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. No antacids should be taken within 2 hours of taking this medicine. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Common side effects with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, abnormal taste, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Maclar Suspension in children

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Maclar Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Maclar Suspension is an antibiotic medicine that can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease. It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Maclar Suspension in children

Maclar Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Maclar

Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Nausea
Taste change
Abnormal liver function tests
Skin rash
Vomiting
Headache
Rash
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Abnormal taste
Dyspepsia

How can I give Maclar Suspension to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Maclar Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Maclar Suspension with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

How Maclar Suspension works

Maclar Suspension is an antibiotic. It works by stopping the bacteria from utilizing proteins that are necessary for the bacteria to survive and perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Maclar Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Maclar Suspension is recommended.
Maclar Suspension is usually considered safe to use in children with mild to moderate kidney impairment. However, in cases of severe kidney disease, dose modifications may be needed

Liver

CAUTION

Maclar Suspension should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Maclar Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if I forget to give Maclar Suspension to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Just make sure that the next scheduled dose is at least 12 hours away.

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Quick tips

Your child must complete the entire course of this medicine. Stopping the medicine without completing the dose can bring back the infection or make the bacteria resistant.
Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
Do not give Maclar Suspension to your child for cold & flu until and unless advised by the doctor. Antibiotics are antibacterial medicines and do not work for symptoms caused due to viral infections.
Only give Maclar Suspension to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Stop the medicine and contact the doctor immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, and breathing difficulties soon after the intake.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Interaction with drugs

Taking Maclar with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Eplerenone (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Clarithromycin may raise blood levels of Eplerenone. Do not consume Eplerenone with Clarithromycin.

Dronedarone (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal. Do not consume Dronedarone with Clarithromycin.

Domperidone (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal. Do not consume Domperidone with Clarithromycin.

Hydroxyzine (Oral Route) Severe

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal. Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Clarithromycin.

Amiodarone (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart... More

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

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sir i was having continuous coughing , doctor prescribed me , maclar 500mg 2 times a day tossex syrup winolap 5 one a day rablet20 one a day,coughing has started again,can i continue the above ir i was having continuous coughing , doctor prescribed me , maclar 500mg 2 times a day tossex syrup winolap 5 one a day rablet20 one a day,coughing has started again,can i continue the above

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Your symptoms need to be assessed in clinic to diagnose the condition. after that relevant prescription can be given

FAQs

In what dose should I give Maclar Suspension to my child?

The dose of Maclar Suspension will be prescribed depending upon the kind of infection, its severity, and your child’s age and body weight. Hence, altering it by yourself may cause side effects or make Maclar Suspension ineffective. In fact, if you give the medicine in the prescribed dose, time, and way, your child may start showing improvement after a few regular doses. But, make sure to complete the full course without stopping the medicine abruptly as doing so may make your child sick again. Also, the remaining bacteria might become resistant to the Maclar Suspension. Thus, following the prescribed treatment course is important and stressed upon for every medicine.

What if I give an overdose of Maclar Suspension by mistake?

Maclar Suspension is unlikely to cause any harm if an extra dose is given by mistake. But, it is important to be careful because overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. So, if you think you have given too much of Maclar Suspension to your child, it will be wise to speak to a doctor immediately.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Maclar Suspension?

Some serious side effects of this medicine include abnormal heart conduction (QT prolongation), allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Get in touch with your child’s doctor if he/she develops any of these symptoms.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Maclar Suspension?

Maclar Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Maclar Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Maclar Suspension ?

Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.

Which all lab tests should my child undergo while taking Maclar Suspension on a long term basis?

The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests, liver function tests, and baseline ECG on a periodic basis to keep a check on your child’s condition.

Can Maclar Suspension affect my child’s digestion?

Since children have a sensitive stomach, they may develop a stomach upset while taking medicines. Moreover, taking antibiotics may kill off the good bacteria present in the digestive system along with the bad ones, increasing your child’s risk of developing stomach problems. So, in case your child is having diarrhea while on Maclar Suspension, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.

My child is suffering from a muscle weakness disorder. Is it safe to give Maclar Suspension?

Use Maclar Suspension with caution in children with neuromuscular disorders like Myasthenia gravis as it may cause exacerbation of symptoms and even onset of some new symptoms.

How can the bacteria develop resistance against Maclar Suspension?

Using Maclar Suspension when your child does not need it will give the bacteria an opportunity to adapt to the medicine and develop ways to escape the medicine’s effects. This will make the medicine ineffective when your child actually needs it. Usually, when this happens, people say that the child has become resistant to the antibiotic, but in reality, it is the opposite. It is actually the bacteria that have become resistant to the treatment.

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